flourish
1 of 2verb/ˈflɝɪʃ/
Forms:flourishes,flourishing,flourished,flourished
1
to grow in a healthy and strong way
- The garden began to flourish with proper sunlight and watering.
- With enough water, the plants flourish quickly.
- The deer flourish in the protected wildlife reserve.
- The rainforest allows countless species to flourish.
- The tree flourished after years of careful care.
2
to quickly grow in a successful way
C1- The tech startup flourished in the competitive market, quickly becoming a leading company in the industry.
- With the new management in place, the restaurant began to flourish, attracting more customers than ever before.
- The young artist flourished under the mentorship of a renowned painter, rapidly improving her skills and gaining recognition.
- After moving to a more suitable environment, the exotic plants in the greenhouse began to flourish.
- The community garden flourished thanks to the dedication and hard work of its volunteers.
3
to move or wave something back and forth, often to attract attention
transitive- She flourished the flag in the air to signal the start of the race.
- He flourished his handkerchief to catch the attention of the crowd.
- Waving her arm, she flourished the letter to show everyone the good news.
- The knight flourished his sword to intimidate his opponent before the duel.
- With a grin, she flourished the winning ticket in front of her friends.